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Posted by: Vasile Cojocari

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14 Sep. 2019 / 19:38

Heavy rains in Spain claim 6 victims

At least six people have been killed and around 3,500 others evacuated in two days of torrential rain in southeastern Spain.

Emergency services rescued people stuck in flooded highway tunnels as many roads, railways and an airport closed on Friday due to the severe weather conditions.

Floods swept away cars and debris in the regions of Valencia, Murcia and eastern Andalucia, while motorway tunnels in some areas were flooded almost up to the tunnel lighting, sky news reports.

A total of 74 roads were closed, along with the entire Murcia regional railway service and airport. The railway link between Alicante and Spain's two cities - Madrid and Barcelona, was also shut.

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